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Causes of hair loss when mothers breastfeed
1. Hormonal changes after giving birth
2. Hair growth cycle
Tips to reduce hair loss in breastfeeding mothers
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Hair
Hair loss is a problem that can be experienced by anyone, both men and women.This condition is often triggered by various factors, ranging from stress, diet, to changes
hormones
.
However, in some women, hair loss can feel much worse after giving birth, especially when they enter the breastfeeding period.This condition often causes concern because hair loss occurs in large quantities and is clearly visible.
Causes of hair loss when mothers breastfeed
Many mothers think breastfeeding is the main cause of severe hair loss.In fact, medically, breastfeeding does not cause hair loss.
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Hair loss experienced by breastfeeding mothers is generally part of the body’s natural process after giving birth.Changes in hormone levels, especially a decrease in the hormone estrogen, are the main factors that influence hair condition in this phase.
Here are several reasons why breastfeeding mothers experience quite severe hair loss, reported
Medical News Today
:
1. Hormonal changes after giving birth
During pregnancy, estrogen levels in the body increase and help maintain hair so that it does not fall out easily.As a result, hair often looks thicker and healthier.
After giving birth, these hormone levels decrease and return to normal conditions.This change causes hair that was previously ‘retained’ during pregnancy to start falling out at the same time, so that the loss appears more severe than usual.
2. Hair growth cycle
Naturally, hair has a growth cycle consisting of three main phases, namely:
• Anagen, hair growth phase which can last 2-6 years.
• Catagen, a transition phase when hair growth slows and the follicles become smaller.
• Telogen, the resting phase when hair does not grow and eventually falls out before being replaced by new hair.
Under normal conditions, a person can lose around 50-100 strands of hair per day.After delivery, many hairs at once enter the telogen phase.This condition is known as telogen effluvium and commonly occurs in mothers after giving birth.
Postpartum hair loss is temporary and generally does not require special treatment.In most cases, the condition of the hair will return to normal in about six months to a year.
However, if hair loss feels very severe or lasts a long time, you should consult a doctor.Prolonged hair loss can be a sign of another health condition, such as a thyroid disorder.
Tips to reduce hair loss in breastfeeding mothers
To maintain healthy hair while breastfeeding, use shampoo and conditioner specifically for thin hair.Apply conditioner only to the ends of your hair and avoid tying or combing your hair too hard.
Limit the use of hot hair styling tools and ensure nutritional intake remains balanced.Hair loss in breastfeeding mothers is generally temporary and will improve over time.With proper care, hair can grow back as healthy as it did before pregnancy.
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